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What is Plasmapheresis?

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Plasmapheresis or plasma exchange, is a procedure which involves the removal, treatment, and return of blood to the body to remove antibodies, thereby preventing them from attacking their targets. This blood purification procedure is used to treat several autoimmune diseases.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Myasthenia gravis 220 5
Neuromyelitis optica 35 13
Guillain-Barré syndrome 32 1
Multiple sclerosis 27 12
Multiple myeloma 19 0

Show all 36 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 5
Moderate 12
Mild 14
None 17

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Plasmapheresis

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fatigue 9
Nausea 5
Dizziness 4
Chills during infusion 2
Low blood pressure 2
Adrenal fatigue 1

Show all 32 reported side effects

Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 36
Usually 3
Sometimes 4
Never taken as prescribed 5
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 11
Somewhat hard to take 11
A little hard to take 16
Not at all hard to take 10
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 4
$100-199 1
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 13
Not specified 30
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6 patient evaluations for Plasmapheresis

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Dec 8, 2015 (Started Nov 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for transverse myelitis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
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  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 16, 2012 (Started Oct 08, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (fatigue)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 2 helpful marks

Jan 2, 2012 (Started Apr 13, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for doctors think I probably have NMO)
  • Side effects
    Mild (complete exhaustion, tired for a few hours after treatment)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: Weekly
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Side effects: complete exhaustion, tired for a few hours after treatment

Apr 13, 2010 (Started Apr 13, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for doctors think I probably have NMO)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (complete exhaustion)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: Weekly
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Side effects: complete exhaustion, tired for a few hours after treatment
  • 2 helpful marks
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